How I Define Yoga -- An Inner Adventure

I was recently asked by a fellow blogger and adventuring soulto write a post on the topic of yoga. One post? Well, hell, I have a blog devoted to the topic and I get so darned enthusiastic about it I'm better able to write a book on the topic rather than one little post. I must admit that I was a bit stumped over where to start.

You see, the blog for which I'd be posting is all about adventure. I know, I know -- it's not like yoga is an extreme sport or anything. See, I happen to think it's even more exciting. It wasn't until I found yoga that I saw the wisdom in getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. I've been pushing myself ever since -- both on the mat and off -- and what I've learned and experienced has been amazing. Sure, I've done some ziplining, small plan acrobatics, wind surfing, white water rafting, and water skiing -- yet none of those thrills even come close.

Here are my thoughts on yoga -- the inner adventure. A big thanks to Michaelle for giving me the opportunity to wax poetic about my very favorite subject!

And while we're on the topic of adventure and challenging yourself, I'd like to encourage you to check out these inspiring sites. You just might find the push you need to get a little uncomfortable and go on an inner adventure of another kind:

• The Adventurous Women Blog
• The Be Brave Project (click on the image below)

• Location Independent(for those of you who have always dreamed about living? -- and working from -- wherever you want)
• A Brief Guide to World Domination-- for those of us who don't want to settle for mediocrity

When you start discovering and then challenging yourself on the mat, there's no telling what you'll do off it. Go out there and do something scary, be different (have the courage to be yourself), have an adventure.

Namaste!